Nesty

//ˈnɛsti// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of a nest. rare

    "O may the raven-bird whose cry our hapless parting croaked / Find ne'er a nesty home and eke shed all his plumery!"

Example

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"O may the raven-bird whose cry our hapless parting croaked / Find ne'er a nesty home and eke shed all his plumery!"

Etymology

From nest + -y.

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